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How many apps should I have,to stop slowness?

I have only had the phone a few days and having installed about 10apps the performance of the phone has slowed a lot.i have task killer installed and making sure I'm shutting down most apps when not in use, But everything has slowed since I installed the last fm app
Is there a directory where temp files are stored?
Any help would be great!

Chances are pretty high that you have the same problem as I did, that one of the apps are slowing it down in some manner. You could also replace the TwLauncher (Samsungs ****ty home app) with something like Launcher Pro, which is my recommendation. Just doing that will garner you some performance help.

I already useG launcher pro, but I just restarted my phne and its sped up again.and my ram has increased also.I'm confused

Flash your phone with the modaco Rom and run the lag fix script. This is a temporary problem and a temporary fix. Samsung will fix it soon. They know about it but the phone was rushed out. Needs upgrading that's all. Mine runs very smoothly.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

So everyone s been having same problem? So this is looking to be fixed in android 2.2

alpystar said:
So everyone s been having same problem? So this is looking to be fixed in android 2.2
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Doesn't look like an Android problem, but a phone specific so you need to rely on a fix from Samsung.

As mentioned above, nothing to do with Android ~ just bad coding on the part of software Apps installed.
What I have done and recommended to many is to get hold of the App 'SystemPanel'.
There are two versions available on The Market ~ SystemPanel Lite (Free) & SystemPanel App (Paid).
Try the Lite version first. It will firstly allow you to see exactly which application is hogging your system/taking memory/using battery performance/etc./etc.
It has detailed graphs/plots and about everything but the kitchen sink added to aid you in finding what is going on.
On top of that it also has the most detailed selection process of closing down Apps.
I purchased it almost immediately and know many others who have followed suit.
I don't get any further performance issues ~ period.

I have 150 apps, and yes there is slowness, i am also using minfreemanager on aggressive setting and this makes a HUGE difference.
Not sure what google can do about bad coding, is there a way to figure out which apps can cause slowness?

kirandeep said:
I have 150 apps, and yes there is slowness, i am also using minfreemanager on aggressive setting and this makes a HUGE difference.
Not sure what google can do about bad coding, is there a way to figure out which apps can cause slowness?
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Yes... read my post I made just above yours.

so i should use SystemPanel Lite rather then task killer?
im noticing a massive slowness after everytime i use last fm music strem :-s

ryukent said:
Flash your phone with the modaco Rom and run the lag fix script. This is a temporary problem and a temporary fix. Samsung will fix it soon. They know about it but the phone was rushed out. Needs upgrading that's all. Mine runs very smoothly.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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I read somewhere that the lag fix will recreate the problem of Android, which is low space to install apps!!
Is that right?

alpystar said:
so i should use SystemPanel Lite rather then task killer?
im noticing a massive slowness after everytime i use last fm music strem :-s
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If you really want to find out what is slowing down your system then yes, use SystemPanel.
I can't remember what the difference is between the Lite & Full version.
All I know is I found it looked that good I get the Full version and have not looked back since.
The Lite version will give you some indication what the program does but please check what you get extra in the Full version.

System Killing Launcher on every app launch!!

Hi!! I have a problem, I'm currently Running Darky's 10.1 with dark core 2.6... Everything is smooth and snappy, however the system keeps killing my launcher everytime I launch an application whether it be a game, browser, news app... Whenever I exit the app the launcher reloads and it makes the phone really really slow and laggy for 10-15 seconds...
I currently using ZEAM launcher, not sure whats causing this, i've been using this launcher since its launch and only had this problem when i was on stock froyo...
Any ideas what can be done to fix this issue...
Thanks!!

Same problem here.
I am on GigerReal 7.1.3 and the worse thing is when it you try to make a phone call and the bloody thing just restarts the phone every third key pressed.
I can only call using voice calling when this happens...
I am using LauncherPro but it also happens in Ginger Launcher and TW Launcher 4.5

Just out of interest guys, how much free memory is showing for you in Settings > Applications > Running Services ?
I am running stock JVQ and although the phone works fine after initial boot (with around 180mb free) this number seems to drop over time and results in any new application clearing any other app from the memory. This even meant that if I got a text message while using the web browser and replied to it, by the time I went to return to the browser it had to reload where I was from scratch. It was also clear that after playing a game and returning to the home screen, even this was having to reload and "redraw" again.
That in itself is a minor annoyance but eventually it seemed to get so bogged down the whole system froze with the "black screen of death" and I had to do a forced reboot. I'm aware, of course, that JVQ is not an official release so it's not fair to be too harsh on Samsung here...

I seem to have a lot of memory free. It happens after the phone has been up for some time.
I noticed that launcher pro was reloading the widgets every time it starts. Also i seem to notice that it happens when you dial a couple of numbers and it starts giving you suggestions from the contacts. So it could be contact related?

Tepes4 said:
I seem to have a lot of memory free. It happens after the phone has been up for some time.
I noticed that launcher pro was reloading the widgets every time it starts. Also i seem to notice that it happens when you dial a couple of numbers and it starts giving you suggestions from the contacts. So it could be contact related?
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This is the same that happens on my system... The launcher just reloads all the widgets everytime I close an application... the amount of ram is always close to 243/337.. So its close to 90-100 mb free, which is enough i suppose... Still the launcher just reloads everytime an app is closed... Its really getting annoying...

basicly you must set HOME_APP_ADJ to 0 making home app unkillable =)
am not sure but probably do that
/data/local.prop -> add such line ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=0
and restart - have not tested just pure theory (the .prop location)

$omator said:
basicly you must set HOME_APP_ADJ to 0 making home app unkillable =)
am not sure but probably do that
/data/local.prop -> add such line ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=0
and restart - have not tested just pure theory (the .prop location)
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Actually, putting the value as 1 worked better for me. My launcher so far has not been killed even once.

ya 1 should work flawlesly
0 is making it bulletproof/unkillable at any state
but 1 should be safest value

I think Spare Parts allows you to adjust the task killer's sensitivity. Maybe have a play with that and relax the settings.

$omator said:
ya 1 should work flawlesly
0 is making it bulletproof/unkillable at any state
but 1 should be safest value
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Hi Thanks for the advice, however i'm not sure how to set these values, Is there any tool that I can use to do that??

psyren said:
I think Spare Parts allows you to adjust the task killer's sensitivity. Maybe have a play with that and relax the settings.
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spare parts at least free one does not have such option
also this is not about adjusting memory taskkiller options
not the one that you can setup with this useless juwe script for example
different thing
exjc1986 said:
Hi Thanks for the advice, however i'm not sure how to set these values, Is there any tool that I can use to do that??
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never came across one

exjc1986 said:
Hi Thanks for the advice, however i'm not sure how to set these values, Is there any tool that I can use to do that??
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Attached is an APK which adds that line. Make sure you're rooted first. I wrote it in the past 10 minutes, so it's very simple and might crash, but it did work for me.
Just install it, launch it, confirm root and then watch out for a small message. If successful it will directly ask you to uninstall it. Reboot, and done.

there is also ro.HOME_APP_MEM that can be changed to 4096
to follow other oom_adj=1 settings =)

@martino2k6
Thanks a lot dude... The apk installed perfectly... I'm already seeing improved performance from my device... The launcher hasn't been killed once since the install...
Thanks again for all your help... appreciate it...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

http://androidnexus.com/guides/fix-home-screen-redraw-lag-in-launcherpro-and-adw-launcher

Try changing the lowmemoty killer setting to something less aggressive. Your phone is trying to keep too much free memory so has to kill off apps.
Download Galaxy Tuner (using memory manaber option)and set the application cache values to the new samsung default as follows:-
fa=10 MB
va=16 MB
ss=20 MB
ha=24 MB
cp=28 MB
ea=32 MB
Make a note of your current settings in case it doesnt help.
You can also use Galaxy Tuner to set JEWE's file system cache
, settings are:-
SWP: 50
VCP: 10
DEC: 5
DWC: 10
DRA: 90
DBR: 5
These work well for me so give them a whirl, you can always put the values back to where they are now.

mate the problem is solved already - please read dont spam those juwe crappy values ok ?

Ok, cool
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I cannot thank you enough mate!
There were times i could make a phonecall cause it kept bringing me back to the home screen!
You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!
martino2k6 said:
Attached is an APK which adds that line. Make sure you're rooted first. I wrote it in the past 10 minutes, so it's very simple and might crash, but it did work for me.
Just install it, launch it, confirm root and then watch out for a small message. If successful it will directly ask you to uninstall it. Reboot, and done.
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exjc1986 said:
@martino2k6
Thanks a lot dude... The apk installed perfectly... I'm already seeing improved performance from my device... The launcher hasn't been killed once since the install...
Thanks again for all your help... appreciate it...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Tepes4 said:
I cannot thank you enough mate!
There were times i could make a phonecall cause it kept bringing me back to the home screen!
You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!
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You're both welcome. That's what [helping out] XDA is for after all

The battery runs out and gets warm

Hey buddy
I have htc u play from 1 month ago
When I bought it and start using this phone, HTC update suggest me to download 4 files one by one and install them.
The phone was good and worked properly until the last file update!
About 10 days later, update system suggest me to download and install the 50Mb file! The important things is the longer time for installing that update, around 30 min!!!
After that my phone became boring because the battery runs out and gets warm even I was just using the web surfing!
No a days I have to charge my battery 2 times a day!
Would u please help me how can I fix this problem?
Thank u in advance

Got a similar problem too
Hi,
Can you check your CPU activity when the phone is idle?
You can read this post describing the problem:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/uoqIV1pkZ5E
Please tell me if you have the same problem.

nvidia94 said:
Hi,
Can you check your CPU activity when the phone is idle?
You can read this post describing the problem:
Please tell me if you have the same problem.
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Thanks for your respond
I think my problem is different and not related to Google play service and its update! I think mine is related to android update because it was appear after last update.
Thanks

Edalat said:
Thanks for your respond
I think my problem is different and not related to Google play service and its update! I think mine is related to android update because it was appear after last update.
Thanks
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It's the same thing for me. The problem appear with the november security patch

nvidia94 said:
It's the same thing for me. The problem appear with the november security patch
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So... do you have any idea to solve this problem?

Edalat said:
So... do you have any idea to solve this problem?
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You first have to be sure the problem is the same.
Install the CPU-Z app from the Google Play Store (this is a free apps). Run the app and go un the SoC tab.
Wait some seconds for the phone to be in Idle (10-15 seconds).
If your phone has not this problem, you should have only the Core 0 running at 598Mhz.
If your phone has this problem, you shoult have Core 4 et Core 5 running at full speed (1950Mhz) => Consequences: Phone is getting warmer and you have a huge battery drain.

nvidia94 said:
You first have to be sure the problem is the same.
Install the CPU-Z app from the Google Play Store (this is a free apps). Run the app and go un the SoC tab.
Wait some seconds for the phone to be in Idle (10-15 seconds).
If your phone has not this problem, you should have only the Core 0 running at 598Mhz.
If your phone has this problem, you shoult have Core 4 et Core 5 running at full speed (1950Mhz) => Consequences: Phone is getting warmer and you have a huge battery drain.
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I Installed the CPU-Z app from the Google Play Store and run it but I couldn't find the SoC tab! There is no tab named SoC!!!

Edalat said:
I Installed the CPU-Z app from the Google Play Store and run it but I couldn't find the SoC tab! There is no tab named SoC!!!
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Strange! On my HTC U play, i have this tab (see the attached file). Maybe the name is different on yours, but with my print screen, you can find the same informations

nvidia94 said:
Strange! On my HTC U play, i have this tab (see the attached file). Maybe the name is different on yours, but with my print screen, you can find the same informations
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Maybe my cpu-z is different with yours. Althow I check it with all cpu-z in the google play store but couldn't see this tab.
Can u send me your installed app?

nvidia94 said:
Strange! On my HTC U play, i have this tab (see the attached file). Maybe the name is different on yours, but with my print screen, you can find the same informations
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hey buddy
I could finally find your app and install and take an screenshot
I think my problem is something else.
Plz see the attachment
Do you have any idea for me?

Yes the problem is different. It's strange that your phone become ward with a low CPU Activity. When you check in settings the battery report, you see nothing interesting about an app draining you battery?

Did this ever get resolved? I have to fix it on my mum's phone.

Hello Photographerpete,
You have the same problem that i have describe? 2 Cores of CPU allways on?

I do... well my mum does.

You can try:
Go to settings>Applications>Google Play Service.
Uninstall updates
Wait 2 minutes and check CPU activity.
Only Core 0 must be running at 597Mhz.
After that, you can re-update Google Play services, but don't reboot the phone or the problem is going to be back.
Open a ticket at HTC support. If we all open a ticket at HTC support, the patch is going to come faster.
Keep me informed.

nvidia94 said:
You can try:
Go to settings>Applications>Google Play Service.
Uninstall updates
Wait 2 minutes and check CPU activity.
Only Core 0 must be running at 597Mhz.
After that, you can re-update Google Play services, but don't reboot the phone or the problem is going to be back.
Open a ticket at HTC support. If we all open a ticket at HTC support, the patch is going to come faster.
Keep me informed.
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Problem returned! And these actions no longer help. Please come up with something new, do not throw out this device! All hope is only on you!

nick19007 said:
Problem returned! And these actions no longer help. Please come up with something new, do not throw out this device! All hope is only on you!
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I have the same problem with my two HTC U Play
I tried the factory setting, but the CPU4 and CPU5 are still running at 1950Mz

cpu 4 and 5 are always 1950mhz on my dad's u play, how am I gonna fix this?

Something new ppl?
Odoslané z HTC U Play pomocou Tapatalku

U play
I have a problem my phone (u play) after out and change battery no more boot and reset when up HTC logo even with old battery!!***(please help)***

Messenger data saver

Hi, is it just me or you also lost the "Data saver" option in Facebook Messenger? I really need it because I can use only 100 MB per month of mobile data. Does anybody know how to enable it? Thanks.

Offtopic: 100MB/month is too little for Android device.

alkesh95 said:
Offtopic: 100MB/month is too little for Android device.
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For me enough I use Messenger everyday and used only 30 MB with data saver per month, but now it is gone.

TrueMS said:
For me enough I use Messenger everyday and used only 30 MB with data saver per month, but now it is gone.
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Hats off to you. Can you try reverting to previous app version. See if it's still there.
I think they disabled because messenger lite is available.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.mlite

Nova 3i Bugs

Hi all!
I am a Samsung user genuinely. But since my last phone broke down, it broke my budget too.
Got Nova and here are some bugs.
1) Bluetooth speaker issue. the sound is way late than the video. (Edit: Fixed by going in developer options and changing "Bluetooth audio codec")
2) Camera is not having any kind of stabilization.
3) It hangs like hell and u r not left with any option. Not even restart.
4) Not the fastest 4gb ram phone.
5) The interface of the phone is laggy af ( can be fixed by installing 3rd party launchers).
6) Processor temps are never lower than 60 degree C. Idk if its fine or not but antutu temp sensor always shows it in red text.
These are the ones I could find... tell if u have any.. or at least have found fix for any of them.
BTW...
Today got an update of 288MB which is currently downloading. Hope it fixes some bugs.

Xial Xahab said:
Hi all!
I am a Samsung user genuinely. But since my last phone broke down, it broke my budget too.
Got Nova and here are some bugs.
1) Bluetooth speaker issue. the sound is way late than the video.
2) Camera is not having any kind of stabilization.
3) It hangs like hell and u r not left with any option. Not even restart.
4) Not the fastest 4gb ram phone.
5) The interface of the phone is laggy af ( can be fixed by installing 3rd party launchers).
6) Processor temps are never lower than 60 degree C. Idk if its fine or not but antutu temp sensor always shows it in red text.
These are the ones I could find... tell if u have any.. or at least have found fix for any of them.
BTW...
Today got an update of 288MB which is currently downloading. Hope it fixes some bugs.
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nova 3 or nova 3i?

jioleight said:
nova 3 or nova 3i?
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Its nova 3i... Ofc its mentioned in the post too

Xial Xahab said:
3) It hangs like hell and u r not left with any option. Not even restart.
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You can press power for 10 seconds for force restart right? It's it not working?

Supersonic27543 said:
You can press power for 10 seconds for force restart right? It's it not working?
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When i was stuck at it... I had to wait for the battery to die.... It wasn't working at that time..... For me anyways

Xial Xahab said:
4) Not the fastest 4gb ram phone.
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Take a look at screenshot

hinxnz said:
Take a look at screenshot
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Sold that **** out .... So... Am feeling blessed now?

Xial Xahab said:
Sold that **** out .... So... Am feeling blessed now
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Lol I kinda like mine, except for a few things I guess but I got it for a good deal, well I reckon anyway - $380 NZD.
What did you replace it with?

Hello! These issues, especially the Camera app being buggy, are common.
The performance issue, please go to settings > Battery > Battery Usage and see which apps are using a lot of background usage, then click on the app and there's written 'App Launch', click on that and toggle off the 'Manage Automatically' and also toggle off all of the toggled on things to prevent the app from consuming background usage.
On this device you can also disable/uninstall many apps that if u dont need, please do so, here are some list of apps you can disable which would improve performance:
1. Gmail (replace with another mail client like FairEmail)
2. Youtube (replace with another application like NewPipe)
3. You can also disable playstore and the main Google app.
4. You can also disable Google Play Services, this consumes a lot of background usage, more than HMS! You can replace playstore with F-Droid and you can get FOSS apps.
5. Replace Facebook with Frost for Facebook, or disable background access to it from the previous performance issue guide.
I am not getting performance issue on mine, so make sure u check which apps are using background/battery usage a lot so you'd find out.